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Hyphenation of antiseptic

How to hyphenate antiseptic

Because it is a word with a single syllable, antiseptic is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

antiseptic
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10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
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Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: antiseptic

Definitions of antiseptic

antiseptic is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Of, or relating to antisepsis, or the use of antiseptics.
  • adjective
    (pharmaceutical effect) Capable of preventing microbial infection.
  • adjective
    Very clean; aseptic.
  • adjective
    Free of unpleasantness; prim, sanitized or bowdlerized.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.